Thailand’s northeast faces severe, prolonged drought

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Nov 15 - Drought is spreading into wider areas of the northeast, reflected by Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Phanom declaring added disaster areas as fear mounts that the situation may be prolonged.

Nakhon Ratchasima disaster response chief Piyachat Insawang said the drought has spread into wider areas in the province.